Hidden ocean on Mars found that ‘could cover entire planet with a mile of water’ and ‘should be able to sustain life’

The Sun

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Planetary scientists used unprecedented data collected by the space agency's InSight lander, which recorded geologic activity on Mars for four years, to reveal that water may exist many miles down in the Martian crust.
Mashable
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His team combined computer models with InSight readings including the quakes’ velocity in determining underground water was the most likely explanation.
Hürriyet Daily News
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The lander, which has been on the Red Planet since 2018, measured seismic data over four years, examining how quakes shook the ground and determining what materials or substances were beneath the surface.
The Gazette
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Water is considered essential for life, and geological studies show the planet's surface had lakes, rivers and oceans more than 3 billion years ago.
Hindustan Times

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